Well, one could argue about the importance or insignificance of the date. It marks the end of half the year as well as the beginning of the seventh month, a happy month for all July babies and well yes; it sure does mark the beginning of a month itself. But for me today – July 1 is far more important, for it marks the beginning of making a comeback to the wonderful, fulfilling world of writing. To think of it, it’s just been about ten days since I have been out of the circuit, but it seems like ages to me. I almost feel like a fish out of water; as if something is totally amiss! Honestly I have been longing to get to the computer and start typing and talking to my virtual world.
No, I don’t have a writer’s block! The last ten days have been terribly busy. Actually no, the last few days have been pleasantly busy days, what with some out of the world travelling and driving across 6 states in the United States (that calls for a blogpost too). While it has been complete bliss and something that I have been yearning for a long time, only God and my husband know how much I have been itching to write. Just that I couldn’t make too much time for it! Travelling and being on the road for nearly 8 – 12 hours on a daily basis does make you a weary and burnt-out person, how much ever chirpy and enthusiastic you may be in the real world. But I must admit, every little thing I encountered on the road made me think of what a beautiful write-up it would make. Finally, when I was totally mesmerised by the clouds and the breathtakingly beautiful hues in the exquisite and dramatic skies I could not hold myself anymore! I couldn’t help but write a Haiku on the drama that was unfolding right in front of my eyes. But that was it and then the real break began! And I did love every moment of it as Desh and I also celebrated our anniversary in Miami.
Traveled 6 US states - It’s July 1 and I am back in business! #Travel Click To TweetThe absolutely wonderful part was receiving messages from friends in the writing community. That made me feel good and belonged to the blogging world. It was heartening to note that me and my posts were being missed. So, as Debajyoti-da of the factsandnonsense.com fame suggested – here I am writing my first post after my involuntary break and settling down after the long and lovely travel!
There’s so much to write about – all the amazing places that Desh and I visited in the past few days, what we saw and the endless hours of fun that we had. But I’ll get to it slowly and gradually, one by one. For now I am happy that I made a start, because that’s where most folks don’t get to.
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A special mention for Teny and his vampires who revolve around theteacerebration, for his generosity for not only nominating us for the Blogadda awards but for the marvellous words of praise; that it almost made me feel guilty for being away for a mere ten days! Thank you Teny for reminding us that writing is a therapeutic exercise and we need to be back in the world of healing through writing at the earliest. So, as promised here we are…
So long then… until the next post comes up on Drishti… 🙂
You are back 🙂 And that means I am back to commenting at Drishti 😀
Thanks for the mention, and lets hear a lot about Atlanta now 😉
Hey!!! Good to have you back Teny boy!!! Yes, a lot of Atlanta and many many more places…. it’s all in my head… will translate it into words soon 🙂 Cheers!! 🙂
Welcome back dearie!!! 🙂 I am sure you had a great time….and gathered a stock of stories during this break to share!
Hey Madhumita, super happy to see you back here too 🙂
Yes yes, loads and loads of stories to tell 😉 in good time… Have a lovely day… hugs 🙂
Welcome back Archana. Fresh and charged up after your trip?
Thank you Somali! Yep yep – totally recharged, rejuvenated and the works 😉 Happy to hear from you too… Cheers and have a good one 🙂
Reading your post makes me a bit nostalgic I remember almost one and a half years back I too felt the same way about my blog and then BAM life happened so badly to me (read going crazily busy) that everything fell off the list 🙁 Well I hope you never get rid of this itch to write EVER!!
Hi Richa – hopefully with a husband who is a prolific blogger himself I won’t suffer that way… plus I really love writing and it has become a part of my DNA now… so am happy to be a part of this club for good… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by…
I’m so glad you’re back now dear :-). Missed you tons! But I hope you had a lovely trip and I can even sense that from your pictures on fb. :* God bless!
There comes my sweetheart 🙂 Missed you too my dear… Yes the trip was amazing 🙂 Lots of love and God bless too 🙂
Hi there..all ears to know more about all your travels..write soon 🙂
Thanks Pragati 🙂 In good time you’ll hear it all 🙂 Cheers
P – I loved your US post…. just commented on it too 😉
a short sabatical from writing always brings in fresh new ideas. 🙂
Hello Kuheli, welcome to Drishti 🙂 I completely agree, it sure helps 🙂 Cheers and do keep visiting us often 🙂
Welcome back Dear Archanva 🙂
Hope you enjoyed a lot in Miami! Happy Anniversary 🙂
Thank you so much Ravish… for the warm welcome and the wishes 🙂 Yes, we had a blast in Miami 🙂
Welcome back Archana:)
You were missed:)
Thank you so much Amitji… I missed this part of my life too 🙂 Hope you are doing well 🙂
Welcome back to the writer’s world, Archana
Thank you so much Lata! Hope the KL holiday is doing wonders 🙂
Welcome Archana 😀 😀
Thank you Kokila and ditto ditto 🙂
Great to have you back!!
Thanks a tonne Deepak uncle 🙂
Welcome back 🙂
Thank you so much Arun 🙂
Woohoo!! Was waiting for this to happen 🙂 Glad to receive the temp that you are all pumped up to hit the block. I’ve put my seat belt to get started with your writing journey 🙂 Love you and missed you 🙂 Bring the rain!!
Hey Tara!!! Thank you so much… love you too and missed you and your awesome blog as well. Just left some love for you there some time back 😉
Now waiting for your Nice collection of Haiku’s
Thank you so much Yogiji… a lot many Haikus coming up soon 🙂
And I am back in business too after trekking 😀 But I don’t feel guilty about being away 😀
Hey Mridula. I saw the kind of blast Chhavi and you had… so obviously no guilt… :-p Glad you have you back too 🙂
Welcome back, Archana. I take the breaks every now and then!
Thank you so much Roohi. Yep, I’ve noticed 🙂
we realize how amazing this whole blogging thing is when we don’t get to write for a few days. welcome back Archana! we missed these wonderful posts here! And thank you so much for the mention 🙂
Completely agree Deb-da 🙂 Thank you so much… and please don’t mention… you know you are an inspiration to so many of us 🙂 Cheers and do stay connected!
That is really hectic.
Yep Rajesh, but we managed it well… 🙂
Yay! Great to have you back, Archana. Missed reading you 🙂 *Hugs*
Yay! Thanks Purba… happy to be back… hugs 🙂
Looking forward to reading about your travels although I’ve caught some of it on Instagram 🙂
Hi Kal… soon 🙂 Hope you liked the instagram pictures 😉
Welcome back Archana! Followed your travel updates on Facebook and now looking forward to reading the details here. 🙂
Thank you so much Ragini… in good time… soon 🙂 Cheers and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Archana welcome back!! You sound so happy. 🙂
Happy Anniversary to you both.
I’m so looking forward to the travel stories. Happy writing. 🙂
Hey Dee, thank you so much my dear… yep, I guess one can’t hind it when you are truly happy…
Thank you so much for the warm wishes and the love… 🙂 Happy writing to you too… 🙂
Welcome Back 🙂
Thank you so much Rupam 🙂
That was real comeback post, I would say Archie, true to your style. Welcome back to the fold and would love to read a post from you every day, something which I am so used to.
One thing I beg to differ, you have mentioned that only God and Desh knows how much you were itching to write. Apart from the two of you, some good friends like me too knew how and where all it itched and titched and twitched 😀
Welcome back.
LOL. Am sure you do Sanjay! Thank you so much 🙂 and yep, will try to keep up the daily pace! 🙂
Sweet and enjoyable read! You were certainly missed!
Hello Uppalji, thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
🙂 It’s great to have you back Archana .. looking forward to hear your thoughts on your wonderful US journey
Welcome back !
Hey Vid, happy to see you back on Drishti too! Thanks much 🙂
Woah! You’ve done so much in all those ten days; must be great to write again. I know what you mean though. You take a break, then once you’re back, it’s like a refreshing release. Hope to read more soon. 🙂
Hi Flo, yep I did manage a decent bit 🙂 and it’s lovely to be back 🙂 thank you so much… Look forward to your comments 🙂
Good to see you back. Expecting a nice horror story and a cool haiku 😀 I missed it very badly Archana.
Hi GR, I missed being here too… About the horror story am not sure because I hardly write that genre, but I promise to try. The Haiku is already up and many more to come 🙂 cheers buddy!
Welcome Back 🙂
Golden Tunic
Thanks Ananya 🙂
Lovely haiku 🙂
Hi Simran, thank you so much… am assuming you are talking about the Shimmering Hues… 🙂
Just landed here. I suppose it is a very warm little world you have here. 🙂
Looking forward to reading your other posts.
Hello Jasmine – it sure is a very warm world that my husband Desh and I have created here… thank you for the appreciation and welcome to Drishti…
Just read in one of your comments to us that you would like us to read your blog and do a critique… you are very welcome to leave your blog details here or email it to us on archana@drishtique.com and we’ll be happy to hop over…
Cheers and keep visiting 🙂
I’ve dropped the address there, and I’d love for you to read it. It’s http://www.beep-kkr-beep.blogspot.com . Thank you. 🙂
I already dropped by my dear… saw that you had dropped the link on our movie review article and commented there too 🙂 Happy writing..
will soon read some of your work and comment… Cheers 🙂